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RNZ News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Cars involved in violent Levin street race sold on Facebook Marketplace
A Facebook Market Place image of one of the cars involved in the Levin street race. Photo: Facebook Market Place Cars that appear to have been involved in a Levin street racer event that turned violent are for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The mayors of Palmerston North and Horowhenua both condemned the event last Friday, which was broken up by armoured police. Ten people were arrested and seven people were injured , including two police officers. Police have warned buyers to beware that any cars they buy on Facebook Marketplace are suitable and safe. One listing for a modified Ford Falcon in Ōtaki, just south of Levin, included a picture of the driver doing burnouts on a street corner. "Not too keen on selling it but if I can't resist," the seller admitted. "Can send videos of it gukking too." Another Falcon listed in nearby Foxton noted the registration was on hold and the WOF was expired. "Goes hard for open diff, can still twin," the seller wrote. In a statement to RNZ a police spokesperson said buyers were responsible for checking the quality of any cars they bought before transferring funds. "We would encourage anyone considering buying a car on Marketplace to do their due diligence," they said. Another car for sale in Levin described as a "mean ski hack" said it had recently been released from impound. "It's basically like playing CarX lol heaps of fun," the seller wrote, referencing an online drift racing video game. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Cars involved in violent Levin street race sold on Facebook Market place
A Facebook Market Place image of one of the cars involved in the Levin street race. Photo: Facebook Market Place Cars that appear to have been involved in a Levin street racer event that turned violent are for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The mayors of Palmerston North and Horowhenua both condemned the event last Friday, which was broken up by armoured police. Ten people were arrested and seven people were injured , including two police officers. Police have warned buyers to beware that any cars they buy on Facebook Marketplace are suitable and safe. One listing for a modified Ford Falcon in Ōtaki, just south of Levin, included a picture of the driver doing burnouts on a street corner. "Not too keen on selling it but if I can't resist," the seller admitted. "Can send videos of it gukking too." Another Falcon listed in nearby Foxton noted the registration was on hold and the WOF was expired. "Goes hard for open diff, can still twin," the seller wrote. In a statement to RNZ a police spokesperson said buyers were responsible for checking the quality of any cars they bought before transferring funds. "We would encourage anyone considering buying a car on Marketplace to do their due diligence," they said. Another car for sale in Levin described as a "mean ski hack" said it had recently been released from impound. "It's basically like playing CarX lol heaps of fun," the seller wrote, referencing an online drift racing video game. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
South China Morning Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Thailand PM Paetongtarn to propose ‘sustainable F1', cabinet to vote on 2028 race bid
Thailand plans a bid to host a Formula 1 street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028 and will seek cabinet approval for its proposal next week, a government official said on Monday. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who attended the Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend, would propose a 'sustainable F1', government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said, adding race officials had responded positively. The bid proposal and results of a feasibility study would be submitted to cabinet on June 4 before proceeding, he said. No specific details were provided on the sustainability aspect of the plan, but Jirayu said the proposed Bangkok race would be environmentally friendly and aimed to attract investment in green technology alongside motorsport. Formula 1 already has a crowded schedule of 24 races around the world with four in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Singapore Grand Prix in Southeast Asia. Hosting the race would help promote tourism, a key driver of Thailand's economy, said Jirayu.
